Admin Assistant

Pewsey Vale School, Pewsey, SN9 5EW

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.05 per hour (£25,183 pro rata per annum)

Admin Assistant job summary

Pewsey Vale School is looking for a motivated and organised Admin Assistant to join our school Business team. Supporting with the administrative, financial and organisational processes within our school, you will enjoy working as part of a team and be adaptable and flexible in your outlook, along with excellent IT skills and a keen eye for attention to detail.

Working Hours: Part Time (18 hours per week, four days per week – three days per week may be considered - 39 weeks per year, includes teacher Training Days). Required: September 2026

Pewsey Vale is a small but thriving co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16 years. Located in the village of Pewsey, our school community works together to ensure that all students are supported to reach their full potential in both their academic and personal development. As a school, we provide a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student is recognised as an individual and empowered to succeed. We believe in teaching that engages students and challenges them to exceed expectation and take risks so they can be resilient, creative and successful individuals. In December 2024 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of administration, ideally in a secondary school setting but not essential;
  
• Has a good working knowledge of ICT systems (including Microsoft, Outlook and Word);
  
• Has studied to a minimum standard GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Maths;
  
• Is self-motivated, consistent and can maintain confidentiality;
  
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff, parents and outside agencies;
  
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
  
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
  
• Is able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines;
  
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
  
• Has a positive and flexible attitude.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
  
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
  
• Opportunities for training and progression;
  
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
  
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
  

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact: 01672-565000

Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 22nd June 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Pewsey Vale School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 338 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pewsey Vale School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pewsey-vale-school-sn9-5ew

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